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Windows 7 Shortcuts was submitted by Lifehacker reader Rupert and was written in one of our favorite scripting languages, AutoHotkey. Right now, Windows 7 Shortcuts supports the following keyboard shortcuts:

Included:
Win+Left/Right arrows: Dock the window to each side of the monitor
Win+Up arrow: Maximize the active window
Win+Down arrow: Minimize the window/Restore the window if it's maximized
Win+Space: All windows are made transparent so you can see the desktop
Win+Home: Minimize all windows but the current window

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If you're an AHK user, you can grab the source from the download folder and paste it into the script you use daily. If not, just use the EXE.

Win+Left/Right/Up now cycle through different window arrangements. Win+Up will cycle between a maximized, and two half height windows. Win+Left/Right cycle between a half width window (on their respective sides, as before) and 2 quarter height windows (again on their respective sides). This gives quick access to 21 different window layouts and makes better use of larger monitors.

Fixed a bug where Windows would remain transparent after releasing Win+Space

Fixed a bug where Windows would remain transparent if a key was pressed before releasing Win+Space